best way to clean a rope perch?

[witchbaby]

What's the easiest way to clean a rope perch? There's gotta be a better technique I'm not aware of.

 

[MikeyTN]

This was just discussed few days ago or so....boiling or put in dish washer depending if just to clean or complete disinfect.

 

[gizzygirl]

How long do you soak them for in the soapy water?

 

[crimson]

I use our hand held shower, we can adjust it to all different sprays, so I shoot all the crud off pretty quickly.

 

[Terry57]

I soak mine, and the amount of time for me depends on how much crud is on there and how big it is. Usually it takes about 15 minutes or so

 

[Kalidasa]

Lol! I throw then out. I know, wasteful. But they get raggedy quickly.

 

[Freespin]

I just use a hard brush and hot water, found that pretty easy.

 

[RavensGryf]

How about drying it?
For the soaking or dishwasher method, since it gets completely wet it seems like it would take a long time to dry inside if left to air dry. Put in clothes dryer??

 

[Mekaisto]

Scrub off the chunky bits, soak in F10 or similar liquid disinfectant for 2 hours, take out and dry in the sun/warmth until completely dry (usually overnight)

 

[Bundiibird]

I usually soak my boings overnight and then hang outside in the sun to completely dry. Never had any problems using this method.

 

[Betrisher]

Me too, Amanda! We're lucky to have the hot Australian sun to dry our bird stuff quickly.

There! I've said one good thing about the heat. May it be the last time I ever do that! Whew! Stinking hot here today!

The one I have trouble with is the white limy deposit that gets on plastic or bead toys and will not soak off no matter what you use. Any ideas for that???

 

[Bundiibird]

Hey Trish. Bundii does not have many plastic toys so I am not so sure on that question. Have you tried vinegar or lemon juice?

 

[Birdman666]

I throw mine in the washing machine with a little soap and let it air dry. I do all the rope perches and boings at once to get a full load.